Can I use the same eSIM when I fly on to Cebu or Boracay?

Absolutely. This is a single national Philippines plan, so the same eSIM keeps working when you island-hop to Cebu, Palawan or Boracay. One data allowance covers the whole country, with no need to buy a new SIM on each island.

Is coverage good enough for Grab and maps across Metro Manila?

Very much so. Globe and Smart blanket Metro Manila with fast 4G and growing 5G, so ride-hailing, live traffic and mobile payments run smoothly. Signal only really dips inside older basements, lifts and a few deep mall car parks.

Manila eSIM.

Name: Manila travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Intramuros' old walls to Makati's skyline and BGC's rooftop bars, stay online across the capital.

from $3.45/day · unlimited dataAll of Philippines →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$11.36$1.14/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$11.36

Good to know in Manila

Manila's traffic is genuinely gruelling, so keep data live to compare Grab, Angkas motorbike taxis and jeepney routes in real time — a motorbike-taxi app can turn a two-hour crawl into twenty minutes.

Two simple ways to buy

Manila eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Manila eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Manila — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Manila?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Manila eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Manila are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Manila eSIM: your local data guide.

Manila moves fast and sprawls hard, so hopping from the cobbles of Intramuros to a Makati rooftop or the food stalls of Binondo means leaning on Grab and live maps the whole way. A Manila eSIM connects you the instant you land at NAIA, ready for jeepney-route apps, restaurant bookings and beating the capital's legendary traffic.

One eSIM for Manila and all of Philippines. It's the national Philippines eSIM — from $3.45/day with unlimited data, working the same in Manila as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Manila eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.05

$3.14

—

5 days1GB

$0.63

$3.14

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.14

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.14

$11.36

—

15 days3GB

$0.76

$11.36

−28%

30 days5GB

$0.45

$13.51

−57%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Manila

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Manila eSIM from $3.45/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Manila.

Makati & BGC

Order a Grab between rooftop bars, split bills and pull up mall directions across the capital's polished business districts.

Intramuros

Stream a walking-tour guide around Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, then map your way out through the old Spanish gates.

Binondo (Chinatown)

Follow food-crawl maps through the world's oldest Chinatown and translate hawker menus as you hunt for hopia and dumplings.

Rizal Park & Ermita

Check museum opening times and Manila Bay sunset spots, then hail a ride before the evening traffic locks up.

The practical bit

Getting around Manila on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Manila

Grab— Dominant ride-hailing super-app for cars and food across Metro Manila.
Angkas— Motorcycle-taxi app that skips Manila's notorious gridlock on two wheels.
Sakay.ph— Plots jeepney, bus, LRT and MRT routes across the sprawling capital.
Beep— Tops up the beep card you tap through the LRT and MRT gates.

How long to stay in Manila

Most travellers spend two or three days in Manila as their gateway, taking in Intramuros, Makati and Binondo before flying on to the islands.

How much data for Manila

For a couple of city days of Grab rides, live traffic and social posts, 3-5 GB is comfortable; pick Unlimited if you will hotspot a laptop or stream while stuck in that famous traffic.

Coverage in Manila

Globe and Smart give strong 4G and growing 5G right across Metro Manila, the airport and the LRT and MRT lines; signal mainly thins in older basements, lifts and deep car parks.

Where you're headed

Discover Manila.

Manila, Philippines — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Manila eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Manila, Philippines — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Manila eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Manila, Philippines — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Manila eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Manila, Philippines — a travel moment · stay connected with a Manila eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Manila eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Manila

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Manila?

What is a Manila eSIM?

A Manila eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Manila data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Manila eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Manila eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Manila, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Manila.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Philippines.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Philippines's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Globe
Smart
DITO

Popular places covered

ManilaCebuBoracayEl NidoBoholSiargaoDavao

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Manila eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Manila eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Install and activate before you fly, and your phone latches onto Globe or Smart the moment you land at Ninoy Aquino International. You will have data through immigration and the taxi queue, so you can book a Grab straight from arrivals.

Your Manila eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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